2018 Acura MDX interior lights

Contents
Child Safety P. 56Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 74Safety Labels P. 75
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 155 Security System P. 163 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 166
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 169 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 189
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 206 Climate Control System P. 219
Audio Error Messages P. 308General Information on the Audio System P. 316
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver P. 390 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 393 AcuraLink ®* P. 435
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 463 When Driving P. 465 Braking P. 528
Surround View Camera System* P. 558 Refueling P. 568
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 581 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 593
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 602 Battery P. 611 Remote Transmitter Care P. 613
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 617 Cleaning P. 618Accessories and Modifications P. 623
Engine Does Not Start P. 646 Jump Starting P. 649Overheating P. 651
Emergency Towing P. 666 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 667
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 675 Reporting Safety Defects P. 677
Authorized Manuals P. 682 Client Service Information P. 683
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 137
FeaturesP. 231
DrivingP. 445
MaintenanceP. 573
Handling the UnexpectedP. 625
InformationP. 671
IndexP. 687
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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display (MID) uMID
Instrument Panel
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Lighting
Setup
Interior Light Dimming
TimeChanges the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors.60sec /30sec*1/ 15sec
Headlight Auto Off
TimerChanges the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver’s door.60sec /30sec /15sec*1/0sec
Auto Light SensitivityChanges the timing for the headlights to come on.Max/High /Mid*1/Low /Min
Door Setup Auto Door Lock
Changes the setting for when the doors
automatically lock. With Vehicle Speed
*1/
Shift
From P /Off
Auto Door Unlock Changes the setting for when the doors
automatically unlock. All Doors When Driver’s
Door Opens
*1/
All Doors
When Shifted To Park /All
Doors When Ignition
Switched Off/Off
Key And Remote Unlock
Mode Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock
on the first operation of the remote or built-in key.
Driver Door
*1/
All Doors
Keyless Lock Answer
Back LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.
On
*1/
Off
Security Relock Timer Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door.
90sec
/60sec /30sec
*1
Auto Folding Door
Mirror*Changes how you can fold the door mirrors. Auto Fold Wi
th Keyless*1/
Manual Only
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 138
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 139
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 141
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 142
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 151
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 153
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 154
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 155
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 163
Security System Alarm ...................... 163 Opening and Closing the Windows
... 166
Opening and Closing the Moonroof .. 168
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 169
Turn Signals ..................................... 172
Light Switches.................................. 173
Fog Lights
*...................................... 176
Daytime Running Lights ................... 176
Auto High-Beam .............................. 177
Wipers and Washers ........................ 180
Brightness Control ........................... 184
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button.. 185Driving Position Memory System ...... 186
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 188 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 189
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 190
Adjusting the Seats Front Seats ...................................... 192
Second Row Seats ........................... 194
Third Row Seats ............................... 203
Armrest ........................................... 204
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights .................................. 206
Interior Convenience Items .............. 208
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 219
Rear Climate Control System ........... 226
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 230
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the keyless access remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors and the
tailgate.
You can lock/unlock the doors and tailgate
within a radius of about 32 inches (80 cm) of
the outside door handle or tailgate outer
handle.
■Using the Keyless Access System1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light comes on when you unlock
the doors and tailgate.
No doors opened: The li ght fades out after 30
seconds.
Doors and tailgate relo cked: The light goes off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 206
1Using the Keyless Access System
If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the keyless
access system, the doors and tailgate will
automatically relock.
You can lock or unlock doors using the keyless access
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
Models without rear door touch sensor
Models with rear door touch sensor
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
178
Controls
To activate the system, turn the headlight
switch to AUTO and then set the headlights
to low beam. The auto high-beam indicator
will come on.
2 Light Switches P. 173
The high beams remain on unless:
•You have been driving below 25 mph (40 km/h) for an extended amount of time.
• The speed of the vehicle drops below 15 mph (24 km/h).
• The windshield wipers have been running at a high speed for more than a few
seconds.
• You enter a well lit location.
The high beams come back on once the condition that caused them to turn off no
longer exists.
If needed, you can temporarily turn the high beams off manually. Turn on the high
beams by pushing the lever forward until yo u hear a click, or flash the high beams
once by pulling the lever towards you. To turn the high beams back on, repeat one
of the procedures.
■Operating the System1 Operating the System
For the auto high-beam to work properly:
•Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.
•Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply windshield cleanser to the camera lens.
•Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.
•Do not touch the camera lens.
If the camera receives a st rong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message
appears:
•Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed towards the camera.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cool s down the area around
the camera.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Clean Front Windshield message
appears:
•Park your vehicle in a sa fe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the winds hield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Headlight
Switch
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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When you are driving after dark, the
automatic dimming rearview mirror and
power door mirrors
* reduce the glare from
headlights behind you, based on inputs from
the mirror sensor. This feature is always active.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door
Mirrors
*
1 Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Front Seats P. 192
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors*
The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in
(R.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the tailgate and doors are open or
closed.
■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
• When the tailgate or any of the doors are
opened.
• You unlock the driver’s door.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the tailgate or any doors are open or
closed.
■Interior Light Switches1 Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 se conds after the doors are
closed.
The lights go off after about 30 seconds in the
following situations:
•When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open
it.
•When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) but do not open a door.
You can change the interi or lights dimming time.
2 Customized Features P. 126, 358
The interior lights go off i mmediately in the following
situations:
•When you lock the driver’s door.
•When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY
mode.
•When you set the power mode to ON.
To avoid draining the ba ttery, do not leave the
interior light on for an extended length of time when
the engine is off.
If you leave any of the tailgate or doors open in
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode, th e interior lights go off
after about 15 minutes.
Door Activated Position
Off
On
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Lights
Controls
■Front
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the (map light) button.
■Second and third row
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the (map light) button when the
front interior light sw itch is in the door
activated position.
■ON
The light comes on when you open the
tailgate, and goes off when closed.
■OFF
The light stays off with or without opening the
tailgate.
■Map Lights1 Map Lights
When the interior light swit ch is in the door activated
position and any door is open, the map light will not
go off when you press the button.
Front
Second and third row
■Cargo Area Lights
Off On
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